PlayIN for Strings with The Philadelphia Orchestra 

Step onto the main stage and play along with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra for the 7th annual Philadelphia Orchestra PlayIN event at SPAC. Violin, viola, cello, and bass players of all ages are invited to play on the SPAC stage alongside members of The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Important Details  

• Check-in time is 12:45pm at the Route 50 Gate entrance to SPAC.  

• Program begins at 1:30pm in the SPAC amphitheater.  

• Parking is available in the large SPAC parking lot on Route 50. Please do not enter from the Hall of Springs Gate.  

• REMEMBER TO BRING Your own copy of the printed music and your instrument!  

• An adult-size chair and a private music stand will be provided.  

• GUESTS AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS WELCOME! This is a FREE community event. Guests and observers are allowed to sit in the SPAC amphitheater to watch and listen to the program and should NOT register for the event. Registration is for participating musicians only!  

PlayIN Program  

• Grieg – Prelude (Allegro vivace), from From Holberg’s Time, Suite in the Old Style for Strings, Op. 40 

• Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048:
  I. [no tempo indicated] 

• Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Serenade in G major, K. 525:
  I. Allegro 

• Tchaikovsky – Serenade in C major, Op. 48, for Strings:
  III. Élégie: Larghetto elegiaco – Poco più animato – Tempo I 

• Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, for Strings:
  IV. Finale (The Dargason) 

Download Your Packet of Music Here:  

Violin I 

Violin II 

Viola 

Cello 

Bass 

Notes about the Music 

• Some pieces are in 2 or 3 parts. If possible, be prepared to play ALL parts in your assigned packet. 

• Participants are not required to play all pieces and may listen in their seats while more difficult pieces are being played. 

Participants are encouraged to share their experience on social media using #PhilOrchPlayIN  

The PlayIN will be filmed and / or photographed to potentially be used for future promotion.  

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s PlayINs are funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.